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How to get fromTidal Basin to United States Capitolby subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Tidal Basin to United States Capitol by subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Capitol South, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway B / ...
    37 min
    $2–3

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tidal Basin to United States Capitoltaxi taxi 1.7 mi
    2 min
    $8–10

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Tidal Basin to United States Capitolwalk walk 2.4 mi
    47 min

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  • Distance: 3 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Tidal Basin, DC, USA and United States Capitol, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Capitol South, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 5 min.

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